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doze

verb
/doʊz/

Meaning

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Example Sentences

He dozed off while reading the book.

Example Expressions

doze off

Synonyms

nap, snooze, slumber, rest

Antonyms

wake, awaken, rouse

Collocations

doze off, light doze, quick doze, doze on the couch

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